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The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-10-15
HARD TIMES.
rAe Jeurnaliss.

The IoarWdiixf has from time to time reterrcd to the overstocked con- dition of the literary market. Wo have said, and we repeat 1t without tear ot contradiction, that there Is tivo times more matter written every week than can he paid tor and used by all the publications of this country. We havc urged men who do not find snc- cess In literary and journalistic helds of labor to betake themselves to tho counter, the blow or the carpenters bench. But wc really did not sup pose our advice would hc accepted so literally. In last Sundays World appeared the following advertisement 1; EDITOR AND POPULAR AUTHOR waat. ' work any thing at Aay price, Writer. box
 "An editor and popular author l" not a literary or journalistic tlctigling, but nlll-blown editor, export In the use of the paste- pot, the shears and tho merry blue pencil desk worker. one who understands all the quips and cranks of the men..acious Bo- hsmian, acquainted with ''copy" in ali it's varied forms and inciplent dei !ytm.
 "An editor and popular author" not an editor alone, but one of those rare combinations, man who can not only edit copy with critical judg- ment, but who can prepare 1t as well, for is he not an author" and a "popu- lar" one at that, and he wants work, "dnythiag a' any price" Coal heav. Ing at dollar \ day, freight handling at twenty cents all hour, hricklaylng Ai fens dollars :. day. Tie ss.!.or .aa;! popular author evidently docs not be- long to any union. or he would not dare to offer his services at "any price" He would have said, any thing at union rates We much ftar that he Is only "rat" editor and "scab' author.
 But hold--hc says popular" author. We have not morc than half A dozen really popular authors in this country. It cannot be Mir. lIowells, for he has ten thousand dollar con tract with the Harpcrs, which forbids outside work. Henry James Is In Europe, besides hc never was an ed- itor We hardly think that Mir. Mark Twain wants "any work at any price" Mark, too, is fond of his own prices. Frank K. Stockton Is too busy with his Hundreth Man, and moreover he has n contract with the Ceat.ap. Coming down among the authors of lesser note-thosc whose popularity is not yet assured-can it le Edgar Fawcett? We should hate to sco his plump figure bending under hod or his rosy face smcarcd with coal dust. II. C. Burner Is an editor and fairly popular author, but imag Inc him sell ing chestnuts as head clerk for m Italian vendcr Picture D. E. Vallen- tino blacking boots in front of tho Lotos Club Chandos Fulton with n white apron and large spoon as chief cook. Brandcr Matthews as -- but, pshaw! Hc Is not popular author.
 Seriously, what humbug k this whole thing. No popular author" wants work. The really popular authors have more work than they can do, and the same Is the case with the really able editors. IL Is the un- popular authors, the unable editors who want work, and 1t k n good sign that one, at least, of these literary failures has come to his scnses, and is willing 10 accept any work at any price.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-10-15
Vigor and Vitality

Are quickly given to every part of the body by Hoods Sarsaparilla. That tired feeling is entirely over come. The blood is purified, en- riched and vitalized and carries health instead of disease to every organ. The stomach is toned and strength ened, the appetite restored. The kid neys and liver are reused and invigor- ated. The brain is refreshed, the mind made clear and ready for work. Try it.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-10-15

True To Principle.-A guest at a restaurant orders glass of beer, but upset it just as it is put on the table. The waiter exclaims, "T1l bring you another one immediately '" but is stopped by the guest who says;
 "No, here is the money for the glass spilled. I never drink more than one glass. Flsegeade Blottey.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-10-15

Hotel Manager lto leader of sem- mer band--"D0 you call tbH band of picked musicians?~
 Bandmaster-"Ach! Dot yos so, I bick 'em mineselluf."
 Hotel Manager-"Weii, then, you picked them before they were ripe.o- Ms<sfcuI Record.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-10-15

Colorow Is reported as wanting a "heap big talk" The willy Ute chief appears to be the Johann Most of the Ohio State Journal.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-10-15

Those unhappy persons whe suffer from nervousness and dyspepsia should use Carter's Little Nerve Pills, made expressly for this class.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-10-15

There is nothing consolatory for the patient suffering from severe cold in the head to be told that 'cold attacks the weakest spot. 4Sdsea Nescs.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-10-15

A ticklish position--that of the fly on the bald head.-Pitts5ury Chronicle.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-10-15

Children Cry for Pisehsr's csstosia. -[Gv.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-05-12
Failed to Pull the Match.

Immediately after the adjournment Of
the city council Alderman Selvidge and
DIR. Cloes, accompanied by the mayor and
number of aldermen and few Other
spectators, gathered at City Clerk Blew
ett's office to decide the tie on alderman
in the Fourth ward. The ordinance was
examined, the matches prepared, and Al
derman Selvidge said: Doctor. name
the match. and Will draw when an IN
expected turn in the affair put damper
on the proceedings. The doctor refused
to name the match, which resulted in a
spirited discussion. When it became ap-
parent that DIR. Cloes did not desire to
name the long or short match, Alderman
SelHdge proposed that any one present
should flip penny to see who would pull
the first match. To this DR.. Cloes again
objected. and after short discussion Al
derman Selvidge left the room and the
gamble for the Office of alderman Of
the Fourth ward was of for the night.
What other arrangement will now be
made is not stated.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-05-12
MoNTPELIER MENTION.

The patrons Of the school set out ten
trees. If these live others will be added
another year. The songs and Rotations
Of the pupils we're well appreciated.
School No. 5 has increased from one q
year ago to fifteen by having the school
house moved to more convenient place.
Miss Morgart, formerly engaged at Ypsi-
lanti, conducts the school.
Two very large turtles were seen at the
ford crossing the river by MI. Smiths
family. s.
Stanley McPherson's barn was tipped
over by the wind, and J. Carpenter is re-
ported as having a field Of wheat very
much injured by hail; otherwise, though
the wind and dust was disagreeable, the
rain was welcome by all.
Mr.. James Thompson and family, Of
Glendale, enroute for jamestown, stop
ped at the hotel last evening
VICTOR.
Montpelier, May 10, 1887.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-05-12
EAGER FOR DEATH
a Boston Business Man Assldu'
ously Attempts to Shuttle
Off This Mortal
Coil.
New York Goes THIRSTY on Sum
day Natural Gas in In
diana Milwaukee
Extension
Evidently Wants to Die.

BosroS, May, 10. Oscar B. Farnham
aged fifty years, a member Of the firm
OF Bolt. Adams 4 CO., made a desperate
attempt at suicide in room at tho United
States hotel this morning. After swal,
lowing a dose OF Rough on Rats hs
hung himself with a necktie to the gas
fixtures, and turned on the1 1gas. He be
came uncencious and his weight broke
the gas fixtures. The smell caused by
the escaping gas attracted the attention
of the watchman, who broke open the
door. Farnham was taken to the hospi.
tai, where it was said he would die. II
is stated by the firm that Farnham is an
embezzler to the extent of about $1,000.
Yesterday he was pressed for an explana-
tion OF certain transactions, but refused
to give them.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-05-12
cases. Senator Davis and x-Governor
Austin OF Minnesota, have cases to be
hard .aaa ta8ss.
Rush Of Immigrants.

New YORK, May 1.-Two thousand q
day is the present rate at which the sup
er1nous population Of Europe is now
pouring INTO this country Every part
OF Europe contributes It's quota. Ireland,
Germany, Italy, England, Russia, Spain,
France, all send a share Of miigrants
more or less desirable generally more
when they are booked through for Tar
western regions where there is room,
and always less when they intend to
settle down in the near-at-han cities
and add their numbers to the army out Of
which the organizers Of anarchy" hope
to make a living. Much has been said
lately on the subject Of applying to inn
migration from Europe some such imita-
tions as has been already placed upon inn
migration from China. And perhaps
this accounts for the present rush. I'm
migration agents have made use Of
speeches and declarations on that point
to stir up all those who have had any
thought Of coming over; have warned
them that the gates would soon be shut,
and that this might be the last opportu-
nifty. " .54s
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-05-12
Failures in Barb Wire.

CHICAGO, May 1.-Two barb wire
fence manufacturing firms failed in this
city today. Sherman & Marsh made
assignment to Noble B. Judah. Liabih-
ties, $44s,Oo0; assets, $256,O0O. Schnabel
Il Co, next door to Sherman & Marsh,
also made assignment to Mr.. Judah;
liabilities, S3S0,000; assets S1S3.000, Mr..
Marsh gave as the immediate cause the
operation of the inter state commerce
act. Besides business has been any
thing but profitable for the last three
years. There has been too much over
production in SRrb wire fencing.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-05-12
To Protect Alaska Game.

WAsH1NGToN, May Il. Secretary Fair
child today addressed letter to Capt.
N. 4. Healy, commanding the revenue
steamer Bear at San Francisco which
viii soon set sail for Alaska, clothing him
with full power to enforce the law which
prohibits the killing Of any otter, mink,
marten, sable or fur seal or other fur
bearing animals within the limits Of
except under the law and department
regulations. Captain Healys attention
which forbids killing anywhere Of seals
less than one year old.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-05-12
ELDRlDGE soulBs.

r. r. Grifing, who has superintended
the planting Of four tree claims adjacent
to this village during the past month,
left for Pewaukee, Wis, on Sunday even
ing, where he will remain during the
summer season.
A quantity OF baled hay together with
a one story frame building were des-
troyed by fire at the residence of f. E..
Jones last Friday morning. This was the
first building erected in Eldridge, having
been built in 1879, by Mr.. Leslie, 8
brother-in-law of our worthy townsman
j. S. Collins.
L. B. Miner, OF jamestown, has been
here for some time, looking after his
farming operations in this locality. He
has had couple Of sections of land seed
ed and reports the wheat looking we'll.
Mrs. Jas. McSilivery, who has been on
the sick list for several months, is improv-
ing rapidly under the attentive care of
Doctress knanf
Mrs. Pettigrew has rented eight hun
dred acres of the Davenport farm.
F. B. Durand is adcrning his front
yard With some choice shade trees
RUPERT.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-05-12
Glendale and.vlcinity.

.
EDITOR alert - lev lew Gays nlore' aao
seeding will be over. Owing to early
rains. our farmers are about ten DAYS
la+ar +bor ,,s,.l Tho .craono viii ho
49, - $50 &. - s -
largeiy - excess ol any preceeolne year
and il no unforeseen events occur-we can
|reasonably expect bountiful harvest.
Racont dr;vas tbrorob tho .Jamas Rive,
- = -. -, -
vallsS' Ifoill L.le'den' l1ecla, ollence over
to Guelph, and on to Elendale, gave
evidence Of the thousands Of acres, that
had haan Gown - wheat and oats Oakes
-. 80 = = = 80 80 80 i, d S',.' .. !, !
Luaoen el1 7st ana Hecla' On tne me ol ehe
Northern Pacific railroad, that runs
through the James River valley, are new
hor, +a,,,,,a a,,l,, s;x roon+hs ola yo+
- oo"n 80 = =,
tney nave each thrown as1de ohelr sWao-
ding clothes put on pants and coats of
bottle greenland like the frogs each
~ .,r;,,,, = 500 ,vho. 90, croal tba ,ond-
at osp irhae Wan;tnI,a NJ ,ra;lroaS | crosses 9Th tha
~. s;,.. 1 ,,aor A r ,,JIon ernn, 4honca - 80 y
,a,v +an,s;+a mu ~ Ssyalnh fanr yn;Ios uest
- neM ~ eowo We, a,d ~ = n,,e"4, Eiiandaie tho
ua;i - Iao - h 1a;a ond &c inno the
81, ha.aa az a Iii anr,a =, ;nta tho
um 1o,s. aaat W. - nnLe, nn,,ntv % Eiienaaio
~ =: seag Hs =. l1oAoy .:..4L sa,,4h
Will Will lls Idillodus Hl .,, ", n'
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-05-12
! Asylum Work to Begin.

AS viii be seen elsewhere in The ALERT
Secretary Jones Of the asylum board, adj
yertises for sealed proposals for the erec-
ton Of the buildings decided to be built
this season. The plans and specifications
can now be seen at the Office OF the trus-
tees in the Goodman block. Bids will be
received until 3 p. m. June 13. The
hoard has decided to erect this summer,
besides the amusement hall, boiler room
and minor improvements two ward build
incs each with capacity OF nearly double
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-05-12

that OF those now used. The time for
the work will necessarily be limited owing
to the time required by the architect to
revise the plans to come within the limit
Of the appropriation. When the contract
is let the work is expected to be rushed.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-05-12

The forty men ito put up 500 each
for the gas vel" hayematerialized to
$3.50. It begins to look now as thought
when Farso takes hold to do anything
Fargo takes holdi
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-05-12
Soldiers to be Executed.

Cry OF MEXICO, May II. The senten-
ce Of death which has been pronounced
on Colonel Arriza, Lieutenant Gutierrez
and Sergeant Valenzuela OF the Mexican
army for having violated the army regu-
lation by crossing the border at Naga-
les Illegally, is said to be the result of the
opinion of the government that severe
example must be made to prevent future
similar dangerous occurrences which
might bring about international difficult
ties. Among some American
residents here. it is felt that while the
sentence may be legally just, commuta-
ton is best
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-05-12
Duluth Markets.

DULUTH, MINI, May II. Wheat open
ed cash, June 50 bid, July 8411s. Closed
JuneIs2B sellers, July S4lls sellers. Re
ceipts, 25352. Shipments, none. Cars,
20
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-05-12
A Serious Charge.

ST.PAU4, May IL. Albert Lea special
to Pioneer Press: Two months ago the
body of baby was found in raisin box
s11nken IN the lake here. TodayR. English,
insurance collector, and Miss Lousie
Hanson. dressmaker, We're arrested for
infanticide.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-05-12
An Eating Match.

SALEM, Ill, May 10. An eating match
between II. w. Stevens Of Trout, and w.
]. Spencer Of Alma, well known citizen
OF Marion county, took place in this
city today. Each party was weighed be-
fore contest, and the one which should
weigh the most after eating was to be
the winner. The amount stated to have
been eaten by the two was six pouncs Of
peaches, four pounds; Of salmon. four
pounds Of oysters, two pounds Of cheese,
crackers, sugar, water, pepper, vinegar,
and salt at pleasure. After each had
finished Spencer's weight had increased
six and quarter pounds, and Stevens
six and half pounds. Stevens was
declared the winner. The contest cre-
ated considerable excitement and was
witnessed by many.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-05-12
Gas in Indiana.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, May 10. The
past week has proven one OF intense
excitement to the people OF this city
and state. The remarkable develop
ments in the discovery of natural gas
throughout the state have tended to adj
vance the values of real estate to such an
extent that their are absolutely no esti-
mates too ahsured for belief.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-05-12
Thirsty New York.

New YORK, May 10. New Workers
went thirsty Sunday. The opinion Of the
corporation counsel as rendered last week
announced that hotel and restaurant
keepers we're restrained by law from sup
plying guests with liquor at meals. This
decision carried terror to the average
hotel who had hitherto felt that the
blue laws would not touch his privileges.
The hotel bars were all closed. Beer, wine
and other drinks we're not sold in any of
the hotels Cards were distributed in all
the leading hotels Saturday afternoon
announcing that the bars would be closed
Sunday. They had the desired effect.
The guests laid in store Of the needful
sufficient to carry them over.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-05-12
The Supreme Court.

YANKToS, Oak, May H.. The supreme
court convened yesterday with full bench
present. There are many important
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-05-12
The Milwaukee at Bismarck.

B1sMARcK, May 10. The. report pub
lished from Chicago that the Milwaukee
road has awarded contracts for grading
of the road to Bismarck and from Sioux
City to its South Dakota extension, is
received with enthusiasm. This will
give almost an air line between Chicago
and Bismarck and the statement that
trains will be running before snow
flies comes from authority which is con-
sidered reliable.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-05-12

Monday the managementsof the Glad
stone hotel changed hands and Anton
Klaus, Jr., who opened and conducted
the hotel before the consolidation with
the Metropolitan, returned to the position
Of manager. Tony is well and widely
known as first class landlord, having
been in the business both here and at
Glendive, owning and running first class
hostelries. He is widely known all over
the northwest and the Gladstone, under
the charge of himself and wife, will be
kept up to the high standard it has OBJ
tanned under Sam Mathews we'll known
efficient management for the past year.
Tie Gladstone is the finest hotel in
North Dakota, an object Of pride to the
pleased to learn that its fortunes are to
be under the watchful eye and care Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Klaus. The old force Of
employees will be retained, with the ex-
ception of the efficient steward Frank
Osborn, who resigns, although solicited
to remain, to look after private business
elsewhere and take needed recreation.
Chas. Rattinger will be the day clerk.
Billy Reardon will preside over the bar
and billiard room with his usual grace
and skill The Gladstone will remain, as
heretofore, the center for strangers and
citizens of Jamestown, and under the
genial care OF Tony and Mrs. Klaus, no
efforts will be spared to please and en-
tertain all.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-05-12
Looking Up Taxable Lands

Register Batelle informs the Argus
that Commissioner Sparks has notified
him that no additional clerical force can
be employed to get out lists Of taxable
lands for the various counties, as has
been done by the Office heretofore, but
that counties will be allowed to employ
suitable persons at no cost or expense to
the government, and under the supervs-
ion Of the register. 1t is understood
that Judge Guptll has been engaged by
several counties to prepare the lists, on
account of his intimate acquaintance
with the records OF the Office. Fargo
Argus. +.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-05-12
She Takes Hold.

Yorktown, May 8, 1887
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-05-18
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Says the blind man, when he don't see
at all. This is the force OF habit and
you should be careful not to fell into
like habits. When we advertise q line
of goods, very cheap, you are liable to
remark: 1 see HARRY KATE IS giving
bargains in his lines. Now this isn't
exactly SO, because you base your as
sertions on previous experience, which
has taught you that l never advertise q
bargain unless l can give it. You have
not seer the Goods we last advertised,
and you cannot truthfuliy state that you
see we are giving bargains, until you
have called at my Store and seen my
goods. This is Just what will please me
most to have you do. I wish to be
| watched and criticised. like to have
every statement 1 make s~ubstantiaed
| with o quality and price.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-05-18
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Person of Judgment and good eense,
and I ask you If you think any but a
reliable fair dealing house would dare
to make such a statement as this. IL
would be a very foolish thing to do, if l
lid not have the goods and prices to
MAKE my word good EVERY TIME.
Nothing but an absolute and certain
knowledge that I this season have high
ly desirable goods at remarkably low
prices would lead me to claim that l am
ready to offer bargains in Spring and
Summer clothing. l make this state
ment fully end freely and ask you to
come and see my beautiful line of Mems,
Youths, Boys and ChiIdren's Clothing,
Gents Furnishing Goods, 80, and will
| prove that I have told the truth and
j nothing more. HARRY KATE,
203 West Third street, Next door to
Bank.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-05-18
ROUNDS
New Gallery.

A. A. Rounds the photographers goes
TO Fort Randall and Santee Agencies on
May LIST, to be away about three weeks
and on his return will open a new gallery
on the ground aoor, No. ZIG Third street,
opposite Sanborn & Sons store,
where he will fit up one
of the best Photographic Studios in the
west, with large light, large instruments
and rooms adapted TO the larger class
of work. family eroupa Sc. We always
guareutee the best ard will venture to
promise ever more in the new quarters
if possible than We have in the past, the
people Judging for themselves.
Groups, horses &c., made on the street
IN front OF the gallery.